Lent is an intentional season of penitence, prayer and preparation. Christians seek to emulate the ’wilderness’ experience of Jesus during his 40 days alone in the desert. This is a unique opportunity for self-reflection, to discern ones path to a deeper union with God and prepare ones heart to embrace Read More... from Lamentations for...
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Australia Day @ St Paul’s
Come celebrate our national day at St Paul’s, Manly! Let’s together share a service of thanksgiving for this great country we call home. Funky Oz Day attire most welcome! Read More... from Australia Day @ St...
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Annual General Meeting
Come join us for our Annual General Meeting 2020 as we prepare for another year of ministry across the beautiful Bayside. Read More... from Annual General...
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Blue Christmas
Christmas can be a difficult. While it is a time of great joy for most, the season can be challenging for those who experience it alone or for the first time after loosing a loved one. St Paul’s Blue Christmas service is quiet, reflective opportunity for peace and quiet amid Read More... from Blue...
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Christmas @ St Paul’s
Come join us as we celebrate Christmas! Christingle for the kids on Christmas Eve from 6pm and Holy Communion on Christmas Day from 8.30am. We’d love top share this special time of year with you and your family. Read More... from Christmas @ St...
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St Paul’s Anniversaries
St. Paul’s has recently celebrated two important anniversaries: the Centenary of our hall, which was dedicated by Archdeacon Henry Le Fanu on 10th November, 1914 and the Golden Anniversary of our church, dedicated by Bishop W. Hudson on 22nd November, 1964. A beautiful commemorative book “Here at the Edge of Read More... from St Paul’s...
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9th February 2014 – 5th Sunday After Epiphany
Somewhere in my swag of stories and anecdotes is the story of a wealthy man who wanted to build something wonderful for the people of the township in which he lived. He was a man of deep faith so this was to be a gift pointing to God. His gift Read More... from 9th February 2014 – 5th Sunday After...
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Rector’s Reflections for 11th Sunday after Pentecost (16th August 2009)
Do I hear the odd OINK from time to time? The annual distribution of Flu virus aka the Ekka, is over and we should all be able to get back to a normal life. Read More... from Rector’s Reflections for 11th Sunday after Pentecost (16th August...
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Rector’s Reflections for 10th Sunday after Pentecost (9th August 2009)
Today we welcome the Revd. Dianne Black as celebrant and preacher. Dianne is well known to many at Manly. Carmel and I will be in Mundubbera for the weekend, returning Monday evening. Read More... from Rector’s Reflections for 10th Sunday after Pentecost (9th August...
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Rector’s Reflections 5th July 2009
The coming of the light, celebrated on July 1st by Torres Strait Islanders, and now included in the Anglican Church of Australia calendar, remembers the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in 1871. Among that population it is a great festival. I remember several years ago joining in with them Read More... from Rector’s Reflections...
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